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Stella’s Date Pinwheel Cookies..Top Of The Line
Mother used to make these cookies and they are definitely my favorite cookie recipe. Takes a bit of time but they’re worth every moment you spend. I call them “the Cadillac” of the cookies. Folks will love them! FILLING 2 1/4 Cups pitted chopped dates 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 cup chopped nuts […]
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Mary Anne’s Healthy Homemade Bread
Mary Anne’s Healthy Homemade Bread I lay claim to this recipe. Homemade bread is my favorite. I was trying to find a way to make it so it wouldn’t be fattening; decided to check out the calories in the shortening to see if I could replace it with applesauce for the moisture. Turns […]
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Mom’s Macaroni and Cheese
One of my Mother’s favorite casserole recipes. She had many. Just written in pencil on the back of a place mat, it’s in her handwriting and seeing her handwriting is precious to me. It isn’t fancy, but it’s good if Mother’s sharing it.
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MOM’S CHOCOLATE CAKE..HEAVENLY!
Mother was a registered nurse and a wonderful cook. A smile and laughter were always with her, as well as her funny jokes.
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SURPRISE SEASONING BLEND..
Use for salads, stews, popcorn, chip dip, veggie dip etc.
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“HOUSE” AND “SENATE”.. BEAN SOUP…NO SUBPOENA REQUIRED..
There seems to be an aroma of truth…
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WHAT’S COOKIN’ AT NORMA’S HOUSE?MMM…SPICY RELISH
“Relatively” speaking, Norma is my first cousin. We go back to a time when cousins were raised in close family relationships and we all enjoyed reunions where everyone brought a dish to pass and a copy of a recipe was always being requested. Now in the retirement years the miles have come between us, but […]
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MACK’S PLUM PUDDING..for last minute holiday entertaining…
For quick holiday entertaining…
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FRIENDSHIP TEA…UNIQUE IDEA!
A surprising “recipe” for sharing with a friend. Why don’t you give it a try?
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COOL and UNUSUAL..COCONUT DESSERT
Sounds “cool” doesn’t it? It would go nicely with “Friendship Tea”..
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MY PLATE IS FULL…SALADS
My friend, Dixie, is helping me out with recipes. It all sounds so good and I can’t wait to try them. BEEF SALAD Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream 2 round tbsp prepared horseradish 1/2 Lemon, juiced About 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Handful chives, fine chopped Handful dill, finely chopped 1 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper […]
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CAULIFLOWER SALAD..EASY AND DIFFERENT..
Written on a piece of note paper and in my Mother’s handwriting. I always trust Mother not to lead me astray. Let’s try this one. 1 Head Cauliflower 1/4 Cup grated onion 1/2 Cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing 8 oz pkg Cream Cheese Whip onion, salad dressing & cheese until it coats cauliflower & carrots. Let […]
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APPLE BROWNIES…MMM..SOUNDS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT
Did you know? All-purpose flour is used for pastries, biscuits, and breads, and for cakes that require moist, sturdy texture? (Just wondered if you knew.)
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DIXIE’S DEVILED CHICKEN -(We could call it Dixie’s chicks)
My friend Dixie and I met in a 60+ Chatroom in 1998. We’ve been internet friends ever since. She is a lovely lady and a great cook from what I hear, but for me, that’s not as important as the wonderful friendship between us. Thank heaven for the internet. One of us is living in […]
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Ella’s Cherry Cheese Dessert…
Ella was a great cook…her recipes were always in demand.
RECIPES FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS
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RECIPES FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS 